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  1. Table of Contents
  2. Top
  3. Main Differences
  4. Design
    1. Dimensions
    2. Build Quality
    3. Ergonomics
    4. Hardware Customizability
    5. Backlight Features
    6. Backlight Clarity
    7. Cable & Connector
    8. Wireless Versatility
    9. Macro Keys And Programming
    10. Extra Features
    11. In The Box
  5. Typing Experience
    1. Typing Quality
    2. Typing Noise
    3. Switches
    4. Keystrokes
    5. Latency
  6. Performance
    1. Single-Key Latency
    2. Multi-Key Latency
    3. Data Transmission
    4. Chord Split
  7. Software and Operating System
    1. Configuration Software
    2. Computer Compatibility
    3. Wireless Mobile Compatibility
  8. Comments

Logitech ERGO K860 vs Keychron Q8

Side-by-Side Comparison

Products

Logitech ERGO K860
Keychron Q8

Tested using Methodology v1.3.1

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Tested using Methodology v1.0

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Logitech ERGO K860 Picture
Keychron Q8 Picture
  1. Recommended in 2 articles:
  2. Ergonomic
  3. Office

Variants

  • ERGO K860 (Black)
  • Q8 (Carbon Black)
  • Q8 (Navy Blue)
  • Q8 (Silver Grey)

Our Verdict

Logitech ERGO K860

Keychron Q8

The Logitech ERGO K860 Wireless and the Keychron Q8 are two very different keyboards, though they may look slightly similar. The Logitech has a true ergonomic design with a wave-like curve in the middle that splits the keys into two descending clusters. It also has negative incline settings to keep your wrists from bending upwards. The Keychron has a fixed incline setting that's still fairly high, so you'll have to flex your wrists upwards to reach the keys. While it also has two split key clusters, it lacks the curve in the middle that makes it a truly ergonomic layout, but the angled key clusters help to promote a more natural posture. That said, if ergonomics are the name of the game, the Logitech is a better choice.

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Main Differences for

Threshold 

0.10

Gaming 

5.3
8.5

Backlight Features 
 

0.0
9.6

Pre-Travel 
 

1.5 mm
2.8 mm

Operating Force 
 

69 gf
50 gf

Build Quality 
 

7.0
9.0

Configuration Software 
 

Single-Key Latency 
 

6.6
7.2

Full Comparison

Design

Dimensions 
 

Top Picture  

Logitech ERGO K860 Top Picture
Keychron Q8 Top Picture

Size 
 

Full-size (100%)
Compact (65%)

Height 
 

1.5" (3.8 cm)
1.7" (4.2 cm)

Width  

17.9" (45.5 cm)
14.1" (35.8 cm)

Depth 
 

9.3" (23.5 cm)
5.4" (13.6 cm)

Depth With Wrist Rest 
 

9.3" (23.5 cm)
N/A

Weight 
 

2.43 lbs (1.100 kg)
4.03 lbs (1.828 kg)

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Build Quality 
 

7.0
9.0

Build Quality Close Up  

Logitech ERGO K860 Build Quality Close Up
Keychron Q8 Build Quality Close Up

Keycap Material  

ABS
PBT

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Ergonomics 
 

9.0
8.0

Side Picture  

Logitech ERGO K860 Side Picture
Keychron Q8 Side Picture

Curved/Angled 
 

Yes
Ergonomical

Split Keyboard 
 

No

Key Alignment 
 

Staggered

Minimum Incline 
 

Medium Incline 
 

-6°
N/A

Maximum Incline 
 

-9°
N/A

Home Row Height 
 

35.4 mm (1.4")

Wrist Rest  

No

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Hardware Customizability 
 

0.0

Customizability Overview  

Logitech ERGO K860 Customizability Overview

Replaceable Cherry Stabilizers 
 

No

Stabilizer Fixation 
 

Non-Customizable Design

Spacebar Stabilizer Size 
 

Non-Customizable Design

Size Of Right Mod Keys 
 

Non-Standard

Hot-Swappable Switches 
 

No

Switch Stem Shape 
 

Non-Customizable Design

Switch PCB Socket 
 

Non-Customizable Design

North-Facing Cherry MX Interference 
 

Non-Customizable Design

Backlight Features 
 

0.0
9.6

Backlighting Picture  

Logitech ERGO K860 Backlighting Picture
Keychron Q8 Backlighting Picture

Brightness Max  

Logitech ERGO K860 Brightness Max
Keychron Q8 Brightness Max

Backlighting  

No
Yes

Brightness Min  

Logitech ERGO K860 Brightness Min
Keychron Q8 Brightness Min

White Shot 
 

Logitech ERGO K860 White Shot
Keychron Q8 White Shot

RGB 
 

No

Per-Key Backlighting 
 

No
Yes

Effects 
 

No
Yes

Software Controllable 
 

No
Yes

Color 
 

RGB

Color Mixing 
 

Poor

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Backlight Clarity 
 

0.0

White Shot  

Logitech ERGO K860 White Shot
Keychron Q8 White Shot

Cable & Connector  

Connectivity  

Wireless
Wired

Detachable 
 

No
Yes (Wired Only Keyboard)

Length  

N/A
5.9 ft (1.8 m)

Connector (Keyboard side) 
 

No Cable
USB type-C

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Wireless Versatility 
 

9.8
0.0

Bluetooth 
 

Yes
No

Bluetooth Multi-Device Pairing 
 

3
No

Proprietary Receiver 
 

Yes
No

Battery Type 
 

2x AAA
No Batteries

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Macro Keys And Programming 
 

0.0

Dedicated Macro Keys Count  

0

Onboard Macro Programming 
 

No

Macro Programming With Software 
 

No

Extra Features 
 

Extra Features  

Logitech ERGO K860 Extra Features
Keychron Q8 Extra Features

Media Keys 
 

Non-Dedicated
Hot Keys

Trackpad / Trackball  

No
No

Scroll Wheel 
 

No
Yes

Control Knob 
 

No

USB Passthrough 
 

No
No

Numpad  

Yes
No

Windows Key Lock 
 

No
No

Lock Indicator  

Caps Lock
Caps Lock

Macro Programmable Keys 
 

All

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In The Box  

Bundle Picture  

Logitech ERGO K860 Bundle Picture
Keychron Q8 Bundle Picture

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Typing Experience

Typing Quality 
 

8.0
8.5

Key Spacing 
 

18.5 mm (0.728")

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Typing Noise 
 

9.7
10

Typing Sample  

Average Loudness 
 

38.8 dBA

High Pitch Clicks 
 

No

Noise 
 

Very Quiet

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Switches 
 

Wobble Video  

Switch Name 
 

No Marketed Name
Gateron G Pro Brown

Switch Type 
 

Scissor

Feel 
 

Tactile
Tactile

Analog 
 

No

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Keystrokes 
 

Key Switch Actuation Graph  

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Key Switches 
 

No Marketed Name
Gateron G Pro Brown

Mechanical 
 

Yes

Feel 
 

Tactile
Tactile

Operating Force 
 

69 gf
50 gf

Actuation Force 
 

40 gf
41 gf

Pre-Travel 
 

1.5 mm
2.8 mm

Total Travel 
 

2.2 mm
4.1 mm

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Latency 
 

6.6
7.2

Latency Video  

Latency Wired 
 

N/A
12.5 ms

Latency Receiver 
 

26.7 ms
N/A

Latency Bluetooth 
 

28.8 ms
N/A

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Performance

Single-Key Latency 
 

6.6
7.2

Single-Key Latency Graph  

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Best Connection 
 

26.7 ms

Best Connection Std Dev  

±2.3 ms

Wired 
 

N/A
12.5 ms

Receiver 
 

26.7 ms
N/A

Bluetooth 
 

28.8 ms
N/A

PCB (Estimated) 
 

25.6 ms

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Multi-Key Latency 
 

5.9

Latency Video  

Multi-Key Latency Graph  

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Connection Evaluated  

Receiver

Key Press 
 

25.9 ms

Key Release 
 

42.8 ms

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Data Transmission 
 

5.3

Multi-Key Raw USB  

Logitech ERGO K860 Multi-Key Raw USB

Connection Evaluated  

Receiver

USB Polling Rate 
 

500 Hz

Effective Update Rate 
 

125 Hz

N-Key Rollover (NKRO) 
 

No

Multiple Keys Per USB Report 
 

No

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Chord Split 
 

1.5

Chord Split Graph  

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4 Chord Split Delay 
 

59.6 ms

8 Chord Split Delay 
 

N/A

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Software and Operating System

Configuration Software 
 

Software Picture  

Keychron Q8 Software Picture

Software Tour  

Software Name  

Logitech Options
VIA

Software Windows Compatible 
 

Yes
Yes

Software macOS Compatible 
 

Yes
Yes

Onboard Memory 
 

No
Yes

Profiles 
 

6+
6+

Account Required 
 

No

Cloud Sync 
 

No

Macro Programming 
 

Software

Ease Of Use 
 

Easy

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Computer Compatibility 
 

10
8.2

Windows 
 

Fully Compatible
Full

macOS 
 

Fully Compatible
Full

Linux (Ubuntu 22) 
 

Fully Compatible
Full

Media Key Compatibility 
 

Windows, MacOS & Linux

Android  

Fully Compatible
No

iOS  

Fully Compatible
No

iPadOS  

Fully Compatible
No

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Wireless Mobile Compatibility 
 

10

Android 
 

Fully Compatible
No

iOS 
 

Fully Compatible
No

iPadOS 
 

Fully Compatible
No

Media Key Compatibility 
 

Android, iPhone & iPad

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Logitech ERGO K860

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